Executive Director

Executive Director

Location : Baltimore, MD

Office-first / hybrid work environment

About St. Ambrose

For over 50 years, St. Ambrose has been a cornerstone of housing and community development in Baltimore, providing innovative housing solutions and advocating for policies that advance housing justice. With programs that include legal services, housing counseling, homesharing, property management, and community development, St. Ambrose is committed to ensuring that every Baltimore resident has access to a safe, stable, and affordable home. St. Ambrose has an annual operating budget of $9M, a passionate and dedicated staff of 33, and is headquartered in Baltimore, MD.

To learn more about St. Ambrose's impactful work, mission, and values, please visit https : / / www.stambros.org .

Position Summary

St. Ambrose is at a pivotal moment in its history. Building on a strong legacy of impact, the next Executive Director (ED) will lead the organization into its next chapter-strengthening financial sustainability, investing in organizational culture, and deepening relationships with the community. The ED will be a strategic leader, fundraiser, and advocate, inspiring trust among staff, board, and external partners while ensuring that St. Ambrose continues to address Baltimore's urgent housing needs.

The ED leads a senior management team of five direct reports - Deputy Director, Director of Human Resources, Property Management Director, Manager of Resource Development, and Controller - and oversees all administrative and programmatic functions. The ED will play a key role in strengthening partnerships with local government officials and partner organizations, growing private philanthropic support, and fostering a collaborative, learning-oriented culture with clear opportunities for staff professional development and growth. The ideal candidate will be a mission-driven, strategic, and adaptive leader with a deep commitment to housing justice and Baltimore communities. They will bring strong fundraising and financial management skills, a collaborative and people-centered leadership style, and the ability to navigate change with resilience and vision.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy, Vision, and Leadership

• Lead St. Ambrose's strategic direction, collaborating with the Board and staff to design, operationalize, and track goals aligned with the organizational vision and mission, driven by data and performance metrics;
• Identify emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities in affordable housing, and position the organization as a leader in Baltimore and at the state level;

Develop and implement strategic plans in partnership with the Board of Directors and staff.

Fundraising and Financial Oversight

Team and Internal Organizational Management

External Relations and Partner Management

Board Development

Qualifications

Strong candidates for this role will bring a diverse set of experiences, skills, abilities, and leadership qualities. We are focused on a holistic view of potential candidates and actively seek interest from leaders with a wide range of professional and lived experiences. We are looking for a leader who has :

Salary and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $180,000-200,000 and includes a benefits package.

How to Apply

St. Ambrose has retained the executive search firm LeaderFit to partner with the board's Executive Search Committee and lead the search. Interested candidates should submit a resume and thoughtful cover letter explaining how they meet the criteria listed above here .